Chapter 53: Pointing out the maze, a handsome young man in red, walking in the rain...
"Suiyang City's silk and fabric business is strong, while Sangyan City prioritizes agriculture. We also need to prepare for post-disaster development. Send people to move precious fabrics from Suiyang City and crop seeds from Sangyan City."
"Also, spread the word throughout Jiangzhou: any unscrupulous grain vendor who dares to take advantage of the national crisis by raising prices will be beheaded immediately, and all grain and property under their control will be confiscated for disaster relief."
"Furthermore, with the arrival of a large number of rescue workers in Suiyang and Sangyan, the checkpoints must carefully review the documents. No matter how urgent it is, they must verify the number of people and the relief supplies."
"Prevent those with bad intentions from taking advantage of the situation and causing trouble."
Song Yanxuan thought for a moment, and after confirming that there were no mistakes for the time being, he said, "That's all for now. The adults have done a great job. Later, you will accompany me to Luoshuigou and Suling River embankment to take a look."
Everyone responded in unison, as if they had found a backbone, and consciously obeyed all of Song Sheng's arrangements.
Seeing this, Min Shian decided to follow quietly later. By then, Song Yanxuan would be busy with the water situation and would definitely not have time to take care of her. He couldn't spare another person to send her back, and he was short of manpower right now.
However, Song Yanxuan shattered all her assumptions the next second.
"Song Chen, the princess has just arrived. You should stay and let her adjust to the environment first. You don't need to go with her." Then Song Sheng looked at Chun Tao and continued, "Chun Tao, right? Take good care of your master."
"Princess, if anything goes wrong, watch out for your heads."
Except for the water envoy, all the people were local officials. They had never seen the princess's true appearance. At first they were surprised why a woman came, but they were busy talking about business and had no time to ask.
After hearing what Song Sheng said, they realized that it was the Princess Yongkang who had suddenly become famous last year. Time was running out, and they only had time to bow deeply to show their respect before following Song Sheng out of the tent.
Song Chen, who was in the same room with Min Shian, stared at him with wide eyes, while Chuntao remained silent on the side, indicating that her position was consistent with that of her master.
Facing Min Shian's gaze, Song Chen suddenly felt the pressure growing. Strangely enough, he felt that the princess was kind and gentle, but for some reason, he was still a little afraid of her.
Without hesitation, he knelt on one knee, bowed, and said sincerely, "Your Highness, please don't embarrass me. You know my master's temper."
"If anything were to happen to you, my life and that of Miss Chuntao would be in jeopardy."
Min Shian sighed. Although she knew in her heart that even if something really happened to her, Song Chen and Chuntao would definitely be punished, Song Yanxuan would never harm their lives unless they were seriously injured.
Suddenly, an idea came to her mind. She had to go. It was still in time to secretly catch up with Song Yanhao and his group. It would be too late if she went later. She had just arrived and didn't know the way.
But these two must be removed so that Song Yanxuan has no reason to punish them.
So, she replied calmly, "Get up. Lord Song is tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Don't take it to heart. You should know how much your master values you."
Song Chen lowered his head even lower and said, "I don't deserve it. I am a slave born in the Song Mansion. Thanks to my master, I was able to escape slavery and become the commander of the imperial guards. But I must always remember that no matter what, my master will always be my master."
"I will always be your master's servant. You have given me a new life, and I dare not ask for anything else."
Hearing this, Min Shian suddenly felt reluctant to cheat him, but her conscience only lasted for a moment. Business was more important. She coughed lightly and said, "Song Chen, get up. I have something to ask of you."
Song Chen immediately said, "It's all up to your Highness's orders."
Then he stood up, took a few steps forward, stopped in front of Min Shi'an, lowered his head and waited for instructions.
Min Shian chuckled softly, then struck Song Chen unconscious with a steady, accurate, and ruthless blow. The shock in his eyes before he fell was clearly seen by Min Shian. She opened her mouth and said silently, "You faint for a while."
Then Chuntao dragged Song Chen aside and knocked herself unconscious.
Min Shian immediately and quietly left the tent, carefully avoiding the rest of the people. Fortunately, Song Yanxuan and the others did not go very far, and she quickly caught up with them.
Due to the disaster and heavy rain, it was inconvenient for everyone to take a carriage. In order to reach Luoshuigou and Suling River embankment more quickly and ensure everyone's safety, this command post was set up behind a small hill behind the two.
This made things convenient for Min Shian.
However, the sound of opening an umbrella was too obvious. When she was soaked and her hair was stuck to her scalp, she appeared in front of Song Sheng like a water ghost, and everyone was startled.
Especially Song Sheng, who didn't care about the distinction between men and women. He held an umbrella in one hand, stretched out his long arm, and quickly embraced Min Shian in his arms, shielding her from the rain while blocking the sight of others.
"Your Highness, you..."
Song Sheng wanted to say something to blame him, but when he lowered his eyes to look at the person shivering in his arms, the words on his lips changed to something else.
"You hold the umbrella."
Min Shian was indeed a little cold, but not frozen to that extent. She was just playing some tricks to make Song Yanxuan feel sorry for her.
Hearing this, she stretched out her trembling hand and tried to hold the umbrella over their heads.
The next moment, a dry coat with a slight scent of agarwood was covered on her.
Min Shian was stunned, and her coat was quickly soaked by the rain on her body. The umbrella she held high in her hand was taken over by Song Yanxuan, but Song Yanxuan quickly raised his other hand to hold it up again.
"Your Highness, don't catch a cold."
"Watch your step."
Min Shi'an naturally curled up in Song Yanxuan's arms, listening to him talking with several adults about the flood and further repair plans.
She achieved her goal, but she was not happy.
There's an indescribable awkwardness.
Logically speaking, even if Song Yanxuan tacitly allowed her to follow, he should have just watched coldly, and it would not be like this now.
The Suling River embankment and the Luoshui Ditch are not in the same direction. After Song Sheng and a few others inspected the Suling River embankment, he said, "There's nothing serious on this side of the embankment. We just have to wait and see when the heavy rain stops."
"Everyone, let's go to Luoshuigou again. I'd appreciate your guidance."
"No, no, it's our honor." Jiangzhou Mu and other officials responded in succession. Because they were carrying umbrellas and it was inconvenient for them to salute, they bent down to show their respect.
Everyone looked up at the sky and down at the ground, but didn't dare to even glance at Song Sheng's arms.
They don't want to lose their heads yet.
"Your Highness, we'll pass by the command tent on our way to Luoshuigou. Please go change your clothes first. I'll be waiting outside."
Min Shian's heart was pounding. Although she couldn't see Song Yanxuan's expression, she could tell from his child-like voice that there was something very wrong with this man.
It's like the last reward before the storm comes.
She squeezed out a muffled groan from her chest and whispered, "I know."
I don't think he dared to do anything. With so many eyes staring at her, how could he really wipe her neck?!
A few people walked ahead trembling with fear, and soon they arrived outside the tent.
When Min Shian went in, he saw that Chuntao and Song Chen were gone, but their bags and luggage were still lying aside.
She quickly took off her wet clothes and changed into clean clothes. Finally, she found a coat that she liked very much but was a bit too big, and then she walked out.
"Your Highness, are you feeling unwell?"
Min Shian opened the tent and was immediately covered under Song Yanxuan's umbrella. She draped the rose-red shirt over him and said, "There's nothing wrong with that. I can't rummage through your clothes without your permission. Please make do with it for now, sir."
After that, she lowered her head and didn't look at him, urging him: "Time is running out, sir, please leave quickly."
Song Sheng chuckled, tugged at his ill-fitting coat, and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness."
Several people then walked towards Luoshuigou.
This time, they watched from afar for a while, making sure that Luoshuigou could still last for half a month. Then they checked the direction of Luoshuigou. After everything was correct, they left.
Min Shian and Song Sheng were a few steps behind them. The large oil-paper umbrella blocked the raging rain, but the space under the umbrella seemed extremely small and cramped in the pouring rain.
The atmosphere became a little subtle.
"I've never seen Your Highness wearing rose red. It would look very eye-catching on Your Highness." Song Sheng clenched the umbrella handle tightly, his voice a little muffled amidst the crackling sound of rain.
Min Shian curled his lips into a smile and replied, "I was just feeling bored at the Princess's Mansion, so I went out for a stroll and fell in love with this coat at first sight."
"But the shopkeeper said that if the size of this coat was changed, it would lose its original charm, so I kept it in the princess's mansion."
"It's a coincidence, I don't know why, but I chose to bring this ill-fitting coat this time. Now it seems that it is more suitable for you, my Lord."
After saying this, Min Shian glanced at him and said, "Rose red will make you look even more dazzling, sir."
She was in a playful mood and wanted to tease this elegant and upright young man. She said slowly in a dragging tone:
"A handsome young man in red, walking in the rain with his beautiful wife."
It is self-evident who the young man in red and the beautiful girl are.
Song Sheng smiled helplessly and said softly, "Your Highness is joking."
After a brief moment of warmth, several people returned to the command center, and everyone's expression was extremely serious.
Jiangzhou Mu was the first to speak: "Lord Song, you have seen it with your own eyes. The Luoshui ditch in Sangyan City and the Suling River embankment in Suiyang City will not hold out for much longer."
"However, we have tried our best to do everything we can, but the problem has not been completely solved."
"Sir Song, I am incompetent. I hope you can give me some guidance."
Min Shian frowned upon hearing this, raised his chin slightly and looked towards the Jiangzhou governor, saying unhappily, "What do you mean, sir?"
The gazes of several people instantly shifted from Song Sheng to her, even Song Sheng looked over.
Jiangzhou Mu was stunned by the question and stammered, "Your subordinate... Your subordinate wants to ask Lord Song what we should do next."
Then he said cautiously, "Does Her Royal Highness have any suggestions? We..."
He hesitated for a moment, secretly glanced at Song Sheng's face, and then continued: "We will definitely follow the princess's lead."
Min Shian was so angry that he almost laughed. Is this Jiangzhou Mu really stupid or just pretending to be stupid?
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